Why You Should Concentrate On Improving Peugeot Car Key Replacement New Key For Peugeot 207

The Peugeot 207 is a very well-known car. It's a tiny car that has a lot of character and style.

Over time they may suffer from some problems. These can be serious if they aren't addressed promptly.

It can be costly and stressful to replace keys to your car, particularly when it was stolen.

Lost Keys

Peugeot is renowned for its high-quality automobiles. These cars are equipped with a powerful security system that prevents unauthorized use of the vehicle. The system uses a transponder that is encrypted with an unique code. This allows the immobilizer recognize the proper key and then turn on the engine. This stops thieves from stealing Peugeot keys.

If you've lost your car keys, an experienced auto locksmith can assist. They will come to your location and cut you a spare car key. In addition, they can program the new key to work with your Peugeot's immobilizer as well as lock barrels. This is less expensive than going to an auto dealer.

peugeot partner key fob replacement of getting an extra Peugeot key is fairly simple for the majority of models (except for the 107 and 108 Bipper). You will need to know your vehicle's PIN code to acquire a new key. This can be a headache, especially if you have only a short amount of time available to wait for the locksmith to arrive.

Transponder Fault

The immobilizer feature on your Peugeot 207 verifies that the key you used to start your car is the one it needs. This is done by transmitting a signal through an antenna that is connected to the microchip in your key to the ignition. This is a security device designed to prevent your car from being taken.

Whenever the immobilizer control unit receives a message from your key that is different to the code it's looking for, it will light the warning light on the console or flash very quickly. This means that something is not right and you might need to take the car to an Peugeot dealer with your registration card and identity document, in order to have the system reset and the keys reprogrammed.

If you take your keys to a garage offering this service, they will scan it and determine whether the transponder is damaged. This service is completely free and they'll tell you that your Peugeot is not starting due to a malfunction with the system.

If you've accidentally swapped the original Peugeot key case with another (and therefore lost the transponder chip), or you have damaged your key by getting it wet, there's generally nothing to worry about. The most frequent problems that affect the immobilizer system are caused by a weak battery in the key, a broken antenna, or an electronic malfunction within the module and engine computer.

Key Blade Wobble


Peugeot decided to go for something different in the early 2000's. Instead of the stable type of carbon encased transponder chips they introduced a flip key design. The new design has numerous issues among them main ones is key blade wobble. This problem is caused when the blade of the key, which is the mouth part that goes into the lock first, wears. This causes the silver button within the key to stop turning the mechanism and the key stops feeding into the lock properly.

This can be fixed by re-cutting the blade to code. It is essential that the blade is copied from your previous key, and not a generic replacement as this won't give you a genuine shape and will continue to wear exactly in the same manner as the original key did. Your local Car Key Man auto-locksmith can offer you a new blade to help you solve this issue.

Key Blade Damage

Quite often, the blade of the key is damaged, or more accurately the 'mouth' of the key, wears out. If the key is not removed quickly, it can get stuck in the lock. This could result in the frequently-spread "Immobiliser fault" on your dashboard. There are a variety of fairy tales on how to fix this issue, but the truth is that a new key blade is required.

It is a comparatively cost-effective task that could be handled by your local Car Key Man Auto Locksmith. They will need to simply cut a new key blade and fit it onto your Peugeot 207.

A good Peugeot flip key will last for about five years before tiny hairline cracks start to appear on the circuit board that generates the transponder chip signal. These cracks aren't affecting the chip, but they could cause other problems with your Peugeot key.

The flip mechanism, which helps to keep the blade in its place isn't very reliable. This is particularly the case with the Peugeot Partner, 407 and 107 ranges. This is due to the design of the key's 'flip' mechanism has changed from the old model, a carbon-encased chip. This change has caused four major issues that can stop your Peugeot key from functioning.